Services

Talking with newly diagnosed cancer patients

Receiving a diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be a huge shock. Those of us who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have sought treatment want to be available for newly diagnosed women. It might be an e-mail, a phone call, or meeting in person. Please contact us for further information.

Speaking to groups

We are willing to speak to any group who would benefit from increased awareness of ovarian cancer. It might be a group of neighbors, a women’s group, or a professional organization. Please contact us in advance if you would like to request a speaker.

Speaking to health care professionals and students

"Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives" is a program to educate future health care professionals about early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer in order to increase early detection.

• Medical students at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
We talk with all 3rd year medical students at OHSU during their ob/gyn rotation. We strive to increase their awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer by sharing our personal stories.

• Nursing students at Concordia, Linfield, OHSU, and the University of Portland
We speak to 3rd and 4th year nursing school students as a part of their class in chronic illness. We share our personal experiences to especially address issues related to nursing.

• Naturopathic students at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM)
We speak to all 3rd and 4th year students at NCNM as a part of their grand rounds program. Our purpose is to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer for these future naturopaths.

• Nurse practioner students at Washingtton State University (WSU) in Vancouver, WA
We speak to future nurse practitioners at WSU-Vancouver where we discuss the diagnosis of ovarian cancer as well as issues related to nursing.
• Physicians Assistants of Oregon at their fall 2007 meeting in Newport, OR
• Employees of Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield on a monthly inservice teleconference call in February 2008

Exhibiting at health fairs

Health fairs are an excellent opportunity for distributing awareness materials on ovarian cancer. If you are planning a health fair or know of one locally, please contact us for more information.

Legislative updates

We are advocates for legislation on issues relating to ovarian cancer. On our website we will keep you posted on legislation related to ovarian cancer and action you can take to support it.